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GIELGUD

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Overview

GIELGUD (noun)
  The noun GIELGUD has 1 sense:

1. English actor of Shakespearean roles who was also noted for appearances in films (1904-2000)play

  Familiarity information: GIELGUD used as a noun is very rare.


English dictionary: Word details


GIELGUD (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

English actor of Shakespearean roles who was also noted for appearances in films (1904-2000)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

Arthur John Gielgud; Gielgud; Sir John Gielgud

Instance hypernyms:

actor; histrion; player; role player; thespian (a theatrical performer)


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